For
Muscatine County Iowa
1911
| Biographies For Muscatine County Iowa 1911 | |
Source: History of Muscatine County Iowa, Volume II, Biographical, 1911, page 318
SAMUEL BRAND....In 1897 Samuel Brand, well known as one of the substantial farmers of Muscatine county, was summoned from earthly scenes to the great beyond. He was for nearly forty-three years a resident of the county and, being the possessor of qualities of industry and perseverance and good business judgment, he won his way to fortune. He was born in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, September 1, 1822, a son of Samuel and Katherine Brand, who were also natives of the Keystone state and lived and died in Pennsylvania.Samuel Brand received his early education in the public schools and as a boy, by his diligence in study and his spirit of helpfulness to others indicated that his would be a useful and honorable career. He remained in his native state until he arrived at the age of thirty-two years, and, having decided that the west offered more favorable inducements to ambitious young men than were presented in the older settled states, he came to Muscatine county in 1854 and entred upon his successful career as a farmer. He lived upon a place of four hundred acres for thirty-three years and gained a reputation as one of the most energetic and successful farmers in the township. He was a man of persistent industry and thus acquired a handsome competence for himself and family so that as the years advanced he was fortified against possibility of want. In 1886 he removed to West Liberty, where he continued to reside during the remainder of his life in the enjoyment of a well earned rest.
In 1854 Mr. Brand was united in marriage in Chambersburg, Franklin county, Pennsylvania, to Miss Charlotte Hambright, whom he brought as a bride to Muscatine county, she proving at all times a faithful and valued companion. To them six children were born, namely : Mary, the wife of Chester Phillips; Carrie I., now Mrs. W. L. McNutt ; Cora L., the wife of J. L. Peters ; Edgar H.; Estella C., now Mrs. Elmer Mead ; and John W., deceased.
Mr. Brand was a public-spirited citizen, always willing to assist in any movement that had for its object the permanent welfare of the community. Able, faithful and conscientious in the discharge of his duties to those with whom he was associated, he earned their mutual respect and love. His memory will be cherished as that of a true husband and father and an upright man. Mrs. Brand still owns one hundred and sixty acres of the home farm in Goshen township, which is ably managed by her son Edgar, and also owns the handsome family residence at West Liberty. She is greatly esteemed by a large circle of friends and acquaintances in this section.
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